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“Finding Dory,” the squeal to the Oscar-winning 2003 film “Finding Nemo,” established a new record for an animated film opening by bringing in $136.2 million during it’s opening weekend. The success of the film from Pixar animation studios is no surprise. Pixar’s parent company, Disney, has dominated the movie business. Disney currently has the top three…

The 2016 Tony Awards, held at New York’s Beacon Theatre, opened with a touching tribute to Sunday’s mass shooting in Orlando. Host Jame Corden dedicated the award show to the victims of the shooting. “Our hearts go out to all of those affected by this atrocity,” said Corden. “All we can say is you are…

The former late-night host David Letterman said he was surprised that CBS didn’t hire a female successor at “The Late Show,” and is now calling for television networks to employ more women. Letterman made remarks during an interview with NBC News’ Tom Brokaw that will be airing on Sunday, June 12th. He stated: “I don’t…

Producer Mark Burnett and Executive Producer Roma Downey share an exclusive sneak peak with Beliefnet fans of their upcoming movie Ben-Hur, out in theaters this summer. Ben-Hur follows a falsely accused Jewish nobleman (Ben-Hur, played by Jack Huston) after he survives years of slavery and seeks to take revenge on his Roman best friend, who…

Family Christian announced this week that they will become the exclusive retail partner for Active Faith Sports Apparel. Family Christian is the world’s largest Christian-focused retailer with over 250 stores in 36 states. The nonprofit organization offers Christian-themed merchandise. Active Faith Sports Apparel is a premium retailer that features sports gear with Christian-inspired themes and messages, and…

The 2016 Billboard Music Awards was held Sunday night at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada where there were some incredible performances, most notably from Céline Dion. Dion, who lost both her husband René Anglil and brother Daniel earlier this year, broke down in tears after her son René-Charles made a surprise appearance to present her with…

Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors has never been shy about celebrating his faith as a Christian. Curry insists that his faith plays a vital role in his professional career, however he recently revealed why he doesn’t always quote the Bible everywhere he goes. In an interview with Fellowship of Christian Athletes FCA Magazine,…

When you think of Liberty University, you think of receiving a Christian education. Yet, there is more to this pretty campus with the sprawling mountains of Lynchburg, Va. There is a touch of Hollywood emerging out from the Liberty University Cinematic Arts, Zaki Gordon Center, and it is good. The Liberty film “God’s Compass,” won…

The 142nd Kentucky Derby was held Saturday at Churchill Downs in Louisville. Nyquist, ridden by record-setting Mario Gutierrez, became the victor. “It was an amazing feeling,” Gutierrez said. “Nyquist only needs a horse to push him. If he feels somebody coming he’s going to keep going as fast as he needs to go. I have…

There is a battle going on for the attention of young people. We live in such a high-octane world were distractions constantly vie for our attention. Adults and children alike are vulnerable to the diversions. What suffers is our time spent in the Word of God. But today the internet and technology is a tool…

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